Apex vs. Middle Creek – Offensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on the sidelines for the Week 9 matchup between Apex and Middle Creek. Apex was undefeated and ranked going into the game. Apex remained undefeated as the running game dominated Middle Creek's defensive unit. The listed players performances caught my attention during the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Apex</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='397952' first='Chase' last='Klingemann'] - QB, 5'11" 180 (No. 22 QB, No. 157 Overall)</strong>. Chase displayed calmness and leadership as he directed the offensive unit throughout the game. He delivered accurate short-range passes on target. Chase completed 13 of 26 passes for 162 yards. He completed 50 percent of his passes for the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='44981' first='Ian' last='Bright'] - RB, 5'10" 215 (No. 14 RB, No. 74 Overall)</strong>. Ian ran with power and balance while running inside for yardage. He does not go down after initial contact is made. Ian ran over and dragged defenders attempting to tackle him on several plays. He displayed good hands for a catch on a passing play. Ian finished the game with 196 yards on 31 carries and 4 TDs. He had an impressive offensive performance throughout the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='911417' first='Jayvion' last='Danzy'] - RB, 5'10" 195</strong>. Jayvion followed blockers while looking for an opening to accelerate past defenders for yardage. He finished the game with 50 yards on 7 carries and 2 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='287839' first='Trey' last='Barbee'] - WR, 6'3" 160 (No. 27 WR, No. 247 Overall)</strong>. Trey ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed the ability to use his body to shield defenders to make catches in traffic. Trey finished the game with 5 receptions for 66 yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Parker Maynard - C, 5'11" 235</strong>. Parker displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He used upper body strength and quickness to drive-block defenders out of the play. parker had 3 pancake blocks for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ben Bartelt - T, 6'2" 250</strong>. Ben displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He used upper body strength and quickness to drive-block defenders out of the play. Ben had 2 pancake blocks for the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaac Chandler - T, 6'1" 250</strong>. Isaac displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He used upper body strength and quickness to drive-block defenders out of the play. Isaac had 2 pancake blocks for the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='397956' first='Keenan' last='Terry'] - G, 6'1" 220</strong>. Keenan displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He used upper body strength and quickness to drive-block defenders out of the play. Keenan had 1 pancake block for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Apex's offensive line dominated the line of scrimmage throughout the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Middle Creek</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Anderson - QB, 6'2" 200</strong>. Josh displayed calmness in the pocket while under constant pressure throughout the game. He displayed accuracy on the short-range passes that were completed. Josh completed 9 of 21 passes for 68 yards. He completed 42 percent of his passes for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Beatty - RB, 5'9" 165</strong>. Michael followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yardage. He displayed speed while accelerating past defenders in the open field to gain yards. He displayed toughness while running inside for tough yardage. Michael finished the game with 116 yards on 11 carries and 1 TD. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1173525' first='Braylon' last='Stewart'] - WR, 6'2" 175</strong>. Braylon ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He finished the game with 6 receptions for 48 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->